GST
Singapore-specificGoods and Services Tax
Singapore's consumption tax, charged on most imported goods at the point of import.
In practice
Currently 9%, assessed on the CIF value plus any duty. Paid to Customs through the import permit, usually via the declaring agent's GIRO account and then billed to the importer. GST-registered businesses claim it back as input tax. Certain schemes (MES, ZG warehouse) let importers suspend it.
Seen in the wild
Import GST of SGD 1,125 (9% on CIF SGD 12,500) paid on your behalf.